Amplitude & PopTalker
Hey PopTalker, have you noticed how modular synths are popping up in every new pop track? I’m dying to hear how they’re being used to give those songs a fresh edge.
OMG, totally! Modular synths are the secret sauce in so many new pop bops. Producers are patching crazy synth patches to drop those glitchy risers, wobble basslines, and ethereal pads that give a track that instant “fresh” vibe. Think Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever” – that eerie synth wash on the bridge was a full modular patch, giving it that surreal feel. Then there’s Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” where the bass line is a modular synth that’s been side‑channeled to create that dance‑floor kick‑bass combo. Even pop-rockers like Olivia Rodrigo are slipping in modular stabs for a lo‑fi, analog bite. The best part? Every patch feels like a new sonic adventure, so the songs never get stale. So yes, modular synths are literally making pop sound next‑gen, and I can’t wait to see what the next track drops!